
Eclipse RCP Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Eclipse RCP
Marcus B.
Last position:
Java and Quarkus Expert at Large German energy service provider
- Modernization of a large-scale Java enterprise application*
The project is modernizing a complex enterprise application that has grown over many years. The existing Spring-based legacy system runs on Java 8, OSGi, and Eclipse RCP and is being gradually migrated to a modern, maintainable architecture with Java 25 and Quarkus.
Marcus works on analysis, architecture, refactoring, and implementation. One focus is on untangling historically grown structures and dependencies and on building a clean, sustainable Java and Quarkus technology stack.
Tools & technologies: Java 8, Java 25, Quarkus, Hibernate ORM with Panache, EclipseLink, OSGi, Eclipse RCP, Maven, JUnit, Mockito, REST, JSON, Git, Eclipse IDE, IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate, Jira, Confluence
Armin V.
Last position:
Software Developer at DFS GmbH
- TANGe is a DFS project to introduce a modern digital tower system that is meant to make airport air traffic handling safer, more efficient, and future-ready. My current task in this project is the development of the Runway SID Assignment Service, which is responsible for assigning departure routes from an airport. SID - Standard Instrument Departure stands for a standardized departure route.
Software: Java, microservices, Kafka, Robot Framework, Gitlab, Kubernetes, Docker
Vitaliy R.
Last position:
DevOps GitOps (temp) at Signal Iduna
- Responsible for Openshift/Kubernetes on-prem administration and developer support.
- Developed URP infrastructure automation with Python, Ansible, Kustomize and ArgoCD, Argo Workflow/Events stack.
- Wrote smoke and load tests for URP infrastructure utilizing Python, Kustomize and ApplicationSets.
- Helped to set up and deploy URP infrastructure in Google Cloud, GKE.
- Set up monitoring for URP and ArgoCD stack with Splunk Cloud.
- Performed system administration tasks across RedHat Linux, Kubernetes/Openshift, ArgoCD, GitLab, Bitbucket Enterprise, Kafka and MongoDB.
Kyu-Wang L.
Last position:
Software Architect & Lead Software Engineer at Landesamt für Steuern Niedersachsen
The goal of BIENE is to provide a unified tax collection program for all federal states.
Tax collection involves collecting the taxes that have been assessed. This includes, for example, taking due dates into account, recording incoming and outgoing payments, and initiating reminders or refunds. Limitation periods and payment reminders are also important. BIENE handles all payment transactions with banks and accounting.
Set up the architecture and coordinated the provision of development and test environments at the Hannover site
Installed and configured the environments on Linux servers (Apache Kafka, PostgreSQL)
Interface coordination: coordinated and aligned the connection of software products from other departments and their test data
Migrated the application server, JDK, and Maven project structure
Coordinated environments and managed builds
Implemented external interfaces
Delivered business requirements
Designed and implemented RESTful APIs and OpenAPI specifications
Designed and implemented a microservice architecture
Set up and maintained CI/CD pipelines
Deployed applications on OpenShift
Created technical documentation and diagrams
Worked with SQL databases (Oracle and PostgreSQL)
Set up authentication and authorization for the application and users
Containerized the application (automated deployment through the CI/CD pipeline)
Christian T.
Last position:
HDI DevOps & Fullstack Engineer at HDI
- Spring Boot Software Engineer
- DevOps Engineer (Kubernetes, Azure DevOps)
Toolstack: Java, Spring Boot, Kubernetes, Helm, GitOps, ArgoCD, Docker, Azure DevOps, CI/CD Pipelines, Git, Postgres
Jaya V.
Last position:
Software Engineer at Bosch Global Software Technologies Limited
- Developed AUTOSAR applications using Eclipse RCP for RTA-CAR AUTOSAR stack from ETAS
- Collaborated with Platform and Isolar-A teams on ASW development and testing workflows
- Implemented UI automation testing using Java SWTBot framework, enhancing regression coverage
- Built microservices-based applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Angular for internal tooling
- Enhanced AUTOSAR toolchain reliability through cross-team collaboration in development and testing
Fabio F.
Last position:
Senior Software Developer Backend/Frontend at Logistikunternehmen Bremerhaven
- Designed and implemented a slot management system for efficient control of truck arrivals and reducing wait times in logistics operations
- Requirements analysis
- Designed and developed a frontend with React
- Backend development with Spring Boot / JPA
- Designed and implemented REST APIs with Spring Boot OpenAPI
- Technologies: Spring Boot, React, Java, JUnit, Mockito, IBM Db2, SQL, Maven, JPA, Docker, Kafka, SOAP, REST, Git, XML, HTML, CSS, JSON, OpenAPI, Stoplight, Jenkins, WebSphere Application Server, Freemarker, IntelliJ
- Methodology: Scrum, Clean Code
- Team size: 5
Werner K.
Last position:
Test Coordinator, Designer and Engineer at IBM
- Testing the SekIDP and related components
- Test design, execution and automation, microservices, GitHub Enterprise, Eclipse, Katalon Test Platform, API Testing, Confluence 8, JIRA/Xray, Draw.io, Swagger/OpenAPI, Postman, Docker, Kubernetes, Podman, PuTTY, E-Health, Telematik, Gematik standards, EPA, E-Rezept, sektoraler IDP, encryption, XaDES, PaDES, DICOM, HL7, FHIR, IHE, ICD, SSO, SAML/Shibboleth, OAuth, smartcards, JWT, two factor authentication Android and iOS, Wireshark, BrowserStack, Cypress, gRPC, REST, SOAP, WS-Security, Linux Shell, PowerShell, SSH/SSL, Java, Kotlin, Cordova, Gradle, Groovy, Python, TypeScript
Nikhil G.
Last position:
Co-founder / Solution Architect at Lima Care GmbH
- Developed a comprehensive business concept for a medical fall detection device based on a patented process registered in Germany
- Identified and collected use cases for medical device deployment in residential buildings and healthcare provider facilities
- Expanded the product scope to industry standards such as HL7/FHIR and designed a product based on modern communication protocols for IIoT
- Supported offshoring activities, defined SLA and scope-of-work documents for development teams after selecting various vendors
- Identified and selected hardware components (Terrabee, E-Con Systems) for LIDAR/TDOA functions
- Defined integrated AI features and LLM models for patient fall detection as well as AI-based audio triggers
- Oversaw the implementation of algorithms for object detection, fall detection, and false alarm identification
Thomas H.
Last position:
Software Developer at IT-Spoon GmbH
- Full-stack development of new applications as well as error analysis and fixing
- Refactoring to a framework
- Customization of shop software
- Connecting the SAP interface and exporting data to the shop
- Production control with time scheduling
- Connecting invoicing to ZUGFeRD (electronic invoice transmission)
- Technologies used: PHP, MySQL, Symfony, Laravel, JS, jQuery, MSSQL, ZUGFeRD
Hannes W.
Last position:
intermedix GmbH / CGM Deutschland AG
Rule-based software for managing, planning, and providing promotional materials in the pharmaceutical industry
High performance, high availability
Fullstack, DevOps (CI/CD)
Python, PostgreSQL, Vue.js, Typescript, Docker, Docker-Compose, Nginx
Successfully transformed old Excel-based processes into an optimized product that has been in production since 2024
Timo R.
Last position:
Expert Software Developer at HORNBACH Baumarkt AG
Maintain and extend the existing software
Plan and implement new features in the existing software
Support the operation of the existing software in the cloud
Java SE, Spring Boot, IntelliJ IDEA
Google Cloud, Kubernetes, Docker, Apache Kafka
Martin Z.
Last position:
Consulting, Design and Development at ivv GmbH
- Design, development and maintenance of a web application as a policy management system based on a JEE backend and a Vaadin-based UI
- Design and development of interfaces
- Integration of databases
- Design and development of unit and integration tests
- Conceptual coordination with the client
- Technologies and methods: JEE, Vaadin, EJB, Innovator, Hibernate, REST, JMS, SQL, MQ, Maven, Selenium, Arquillian, Mockito, JUnit, Log4j, OOA, OOD, Scrum, Kanban, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Jenkins, Jenkins Pipelines, Git, GitLab, Subversion, Jira, Confluence, DB2, WebLogic
Jan G.
Last position:
Master Data Application at confidential
Visualization, search, and maintenance of various types of master data, providing them via a REST API, and implementing a variety of import and export formats.
Implementation, architecture, project management.
Technologies and tools: Angular (Signals, Signal Store, swagger-codegen, standalone components), Java, PostgreSQL, ActiveMQ, JavaScript, Spring Boot (Spring Core, Spring MVC, Spring Data/JPA via Hibernate, Spring Security, Spring Modulith), JUnit, Flyway, QueryDSL, GraphQL, REST API, Node, npm, Maven, SonarQube, GitLab CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Nexus, OpenAPI + Swagger UI, Keycloak, OAuth2, OpenID Connect, IntelliJ IDEA, Jira, Confluence.
Christian S.
Last position:
Senior Java Developer at Freelance
- Numerous projects as a Senior Java Developer or Team Lead in the technical domain, banking sector, public sector, etc. Please ask for a detailed project list. My contact: office(at)stellwag.it
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Statistics of experts using Eclipse RCP
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
22 years

Position duration
2.8 years

Positions per freelancer
12

Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance

Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Insurance

Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
89%
Master's degree or higher
44%
Doctorate
11%

Certifications per freelancer
2

Most common languages
German, English, Spanish

Speak two or more languages
96%
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.
Average rates of experts in Germany using Eclipse RCP
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 29 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Eclipse RCP experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Information Technology (100%)
- Banking and Finance (58%)
- Insurance (46%)
- Retail (46%)
- Transportation (42%)
- Manufacturing (42%)
- Healthcare (31%)
- Telecommunication (31%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Platform foundation
Eclipse RCP, short for Eclipse Rich Client Platform, is a framework for building modular desktop applications with Java. It combines the Eclipse runtime, OSGi bundles, plug-ins, SWT, JFace and the workbench model. Companies use it for rich interfaces that need structured workflows, local processing, complex navigation or controlled access to enterprise data.
Applications and users
Eclipse RCP suits products that must run reliably beyond a browser and present large amounts of operational information. Typical applications include engineering workbenches, scientific tools, industrial control interfaces, financial workstations and internal enterprise clients. Its plug-in model lets teams add domain modules without replacing the whole product.
- Desktop applications with multi-view workbenches
- Engineering and scientific analysis tools
- Industrial monitoring and configuration software
- Enterprise clients with role-based workflows
Ecosystem and tooling
Strong specialists work across Java, OSGi, Eclipse Plug-in Development Environment, SWT and JFace. They understand extension points, dependency injection, commands, perspectives, preferences, update mechanisms and product packaging. Depending on the project, they also use Maven or Tycho for builds, Git for source control, automated tests and platform-specific deployment tooling.
When expertise matters
Companies often bring in freelance expertise when a legacy Eclipse RCP product needs modernization, when a new module must integrate with an established plug-in architecture, or when releases have become difficult to reproduce. Support is also valuable during migrations, performance investigations, UI redesigns and transitions from older Eclipse APIs. In Germany, remote collaboration is common, while regulated or industrial environments may still require occasional on-site work and clear German or English communication.
- Stabilize plug-in dependencies and product builds
- Migrate legacy APIs and runtime components
- Add workbench features without breaking existing modules
- Improve startup time, memory use and UI responsiveness
Choosing a specialist
Look for professionals who can explain the product architecture, not only create individual views. Relevant evidence includes shipped RCP products, maintainable OSGi manifests, tested extension points and reproducible Tycho builds. They should also be comfortable tracing class-loading problems, handling SWT thread rules and separating domain logic from workbench code.
Delivery and maintenance
Good Eclipse RCP work includes more than a functional screen. A specialist should document plug-in boundaries, define upgrade paths, automate packaging and make installation behavior predictable across target operating systems. Clear acceptance criteria, access to the target platform and regular demonstrations help remote teams make steady progress while preserving knowledge for long-term maintenance.
Frequently asked questions
What clients ask us most about Eclipse RCP — answered in short.
Eclipse RCP is used to build modular Java desktop applications with rich user interfaces and complex workflows. Common examples include engineering workbenches, scientific tools, industrial software and enterprise clients that need local processing or tightly controlled integration with other systems.
Eclipse RCP is a strong choice when a product needs a mature desktop workbench, plug-in extensibility and advanced navigation between views and editors. Web applications are easier to distribute centrally, while JavaFX can offer a lighter desktop stack; the right option depends on deployment, integration, offline needs and the existing Java ecosystem.
A capable Eclipse RCP specialist should also understand Java, OSGi, SWT, JFace, Maven or Tycho, automated testing and desktop packaging. Experience with databases, REST services, authentication and the product’s business domain is useful when the client connects the desktop application to enterprise systems.
The required level depends on the scope and the condition of the existing codebase. A small plug-in may need focused platform knowledge, while a product migration or modularization effort requires a professional who can map dependencies, manage releases and make architectural decisions across the whole Eclipse RCP application.
Yes. Eclipse RCP projects are often suitable for remote collaboration when the repository, build environment and test systems are accessible. On-site sessions can still help with industrial hardware, restricted networks or workshops, and teams should agree early on whether German, English or both are needed.
Ask for examples of shipped Eclipse RCP products and discuss a real plug-in or dependency problem from the project. Check whether the specialist can explain extension points, OSGi resolution, Tycho builds, SWT threading and release packaging in practical terms rather than only listing tools.
High-quality Eclipse RCP work has clear module boundaries, stable builds, responsive interfaces and tests around important behavior. Review the code structure, upgrade process, documentation and handling of failure cases, not just the visual result of a single feature.
Yes, Eclipse RCP remains relevant where teams need a proven modular desktop architecture, deep Java integration or sophisticated workbench interactions. It is less suitable when instant browser delivery, mobile access or a very lightweight client is the primary requirement.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Eclipse RCP in their recent projects is 94 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 756 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Eclipse RCP in their recent projects, 89% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 44% hold at least a Master's degree, and 11% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Eclipse RCP in their recent projects have 22 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.8 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Eclipse RCP in their recent projects are German (100%), English (92%), and Spanish (8%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Eclipse RCP in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Banking and Finance (58%), and Insurance (46%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Eclipse RCP in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (96%), and Quality Assurance (65%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Eclipse RCP
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